The comparing step in the control process determines ________.
A) a company's relative position in the industry in terms of the standards used
B) a company's relative position in the industry in terms of performance variances
C) the ideal standard to be used in measuring organizational performance
D) the variation between actual performance and the standard

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The comparing step in the control process involves comparing actual performance with the standard that was set in the planning phase. This helps to identify any variations or deviations between the two, which can then be analyzed and acted upon. Option D correctly identifies that the comparing step determines the variation between actual performance and the standard. Options A, B, and C are not specifically related to the comparing step, and are therefore incorrect.

The Comparing Step in the Control Process Determines ________